When using the new 5th Generation iPad Air, which came out in 2022, you may notice that the tablet will start to feel hot.
To see how you can prevent, as well as fix, overheating issues when using the new version of iPad Air, you can take a look at this article from Seeking Tech.
How to prevent the 5th Generation iPad Air from overheating
In order to prevent the 2022 iPad Air from overheating, we recommend taking the precautionary steps:
1. Avoid using the tablet in extremely hot temperature environments. The recommended operating range for this product is between 32° to 95° F (or 0° to 35° C).
2. You should also avoid storing your 5th Gen iPad Air in extremely hot temperatures. The suggested non-operating temperature range is −4° to 113° F (or −20° to 45° C).
3. Whether or not you are using the tablet, make sure you avoid exposing to direct sunlight or other heat sources for any extended length of time.
4. You should also only use or store the 5th Gen iPad Air within a relative humidity range of 5% to 95% noncondensing.
5. Using any intensive apps will cause the internal heat of the tablet to quickly rise. These may include videogames, applications that use GPS tracking and video streaming services.
6. We also recommend restarting your phone once every day so that you will clear out any lingering conflicts or processes.
7. Using and recharging your phone at the same time will cause the temperature to rise as well.
8. Avoid covering the tablet when you are using it or recharging it as you will block the heat from dissipating into the surrounding air.
What happens when your 5th Generation iPad Air overheats
If you let your 2022 iPad Air rise in temperature, then the following may eventually happen:
- The tablet may stop charging.
- Some applications may automatically close.
- The screen brightness may be lowered.
- You may get a temperature warning message.
- The tablet may automatically be put in a deep sleep mode.
What to do when your 5th Gen iPad Air overheats
If your 5th Generation iPad Air starts to overheat, then you can manually take the following steps in order to cool it down:
1. If you want to keep using your tablet, then you can try closing any intensive apps that you have currently open.
2. A restart may also help as doing so will help clear out any potential software conflicts and unneeded processes.
3. You can also try turning off the GPS tracking and other connections that you currently aren’t losing.
3. Lowering the screen brightness should also help with decreasing the temperature as well.
4. If you are in an environment that is above 95° F (or 35° C), then try moving the tablet to a cooler place if possible.
5. Unplug the 2022 iPad Air from the power source if it is recharging to cool it down first.
6. The fastest way to cool down your overheating tablet is to simply turn it off.